Hospital Chaplain/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

UK HealthCare is seeking a full-time staff chaplain to join the Office of Patient Experience in Lexington, KY. The chaplain will provide direct patient care, conduct spiritual assessments, and address interfaith needs, including sacraments when appropriate.

The role emphasizes pastoral care planning, worship services, and support for staff. Candidates should have MDIV or MTH and at least one year in a clinical setting, with board certification or eligibility.

Qualifications

• Requires general understanding of reading, writing, and math.
• Experience maintaining records and general office work.
• Interpersonal skills and professional healthcare knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and make spiritual assessments.
• Prioritize pastoral care needs and provide sacraments or arrange provisions.
• Prepare and lead services of worship and address interfaith needs.
• Offer counsel, support and educational opportunities for staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Record keeping

Office work

Healthcare knowledge

Education

MDiv or MTH

Master of Divinity / Master of Theology (preferred)

ACPE CPE units (preferred)

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title

Hospital Chaplain/UKHC

Requisition Number

RE55692

Working Title

Hosptial Chaplain/UKHC

Department Name

H4005:Office of Patient Experience

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

10

Salary Range

$48,360-81,328/year

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

MDiv or MTH

Click here for more information about equivalencies:

https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification

Board Certified or Eligible

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional handling of objects up to 25-50 pounds, standing, walking and sitting for long periods of time.

Shift

Primarily Thursday and Friday 4pm-12am and Saturday and Sunday 8pm-8am, including some days, evenings, nights and holidays.

Job Summary

University of Kentucky HealthCare (UK HealthCare) is currently seeking a full-time staff chaplain. The chaplain will provide direct patient care, make spiritual assessments, prioritize pastoral care needs, provide sacraments or make provisions for such and address interfaith needs. Other responsibilities will include, preparing and providing services of worship, sensitive to the interfaith community; providing counsel, support and educational opportunities for staff. This position will be primarily located in UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Requires general understanding of basic skills (reading, writing, and math). Requires knowledge and skills such as maintaining records and files, general office work and interpersonal skills. Requires knowledge and skills of a professional area within health care typically obtained through experience or a four-year college degree.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Master of Divinity or Master of Theology and a minimum of one year experience in a clinical setting; four units of Clinical Pastoral Education from an ACPE accredited training center; endorsement by a religious body as a chaplain and Board Certified or eligible for certification through the Association of Professional Chaplains ( APC ), National Association of Catholic Chaplains ( NACC ), or National Association of Jewish Chaplains ( NAJC ) required. Master of Divinity preferred.

Deadline to Apply

09/17/2026

Our University Community

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